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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.93, 1,580.30 and 725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.93, 1,580.30 and 725.53 is: 1,001.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.93 : 1,580.30 = 725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.93/1,580.30 = 725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.93x = 1,580.30 × 725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.93x = 1,146,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,551.43/1,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.42

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